The Neuroscience Research Scientist will lead and support physician-led multiple translational research projects and in the field of neurosurgery, neurology, pain management, and behavioral health. Performs other duties as assigned

• Prepare, review, and assist with design and conduct of scientific physiological neuroscience research focusing on health and outcomes
• Utilize human models to evaluate the short and long-term health effects of medical interventions
• Assist investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on physiology and outcomes
• Collect physiology and behavior data from human subjects
• Operate and maintain standard and specialized equipment to assess outcomes of interventions
• Assist with data/statistical analysis
• Prepare, review, and submit the development of technical reports, presentations, and publications
• Assist with the development of proposal applications for other physiological, psychological, medical, and outcome studies
• Collaborate with the Innovations department in bringing industry-sponsored trials.
• Coordinate communication between physicians, nursing, Innovations department and administration on research projects
• Lead study development, IRB proposal and coordinate approval process of projects.

Skills

• An established track record of participating in multidisciplinary team-based collaborations.
• Ability to bring in co-collaborators including outside experts
• Working knowledge of research methodology
• Ability to write and apply for funding grants
• Provide advanced level research, clinical and administrative support for research study including preparing and presenting presentations, analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating with principal investigator on manuscripts, scientific articles.
• Must have the ability to work independently without supervision and report in a matrix reporting relationship.
• Must possess the ability to plan, implement and sustain change.

• Preferred Certified Clinical Research Professional or similar
• This position requires a Masters degree or PhD in the field of physiology or human biology with a preference for neuroscience emphasis.